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Various Associates' Gong's House: A Delicate Balance of Cross-Generational Living architecture-design
The 2026 edition of the Wallpaper* Architects Directory highlights Various Associates, a burgeoning architectural firm established in 2017 by Qianyi Lin and Dongzi Yang. Based in…
Community Architecture in Brazil: Four Projects for Social Transformation architecture-design
A recent article by Camilla Ghisleni on ArchDaily highlights the role of community architecture in Brazil, focusing on four projects that address the scarcity of cultural and…
Migliore+Servetto: Design as Narrative, from Castiglioni to Neutra's New Vision architecture-design
Ico Migliore and Mara Servetto, the duo behind Milan's Migliore+Servetto studio, initiated their professional journeys at the Politecnico di Torino under the mentorship of Achille…
Youma Matcha Branding and Packaging Design by Jaweriya Hashmat architecture-design
Designer Jaweriya Hashmat has created a comprehensive branding and packaging system for Youma Matcha, a modern café concept centered on calm moments and quality tea. The visual…
Inrestudio Designs Multi-Generational Home with 100 Windows in Hanoi architecture-design
Inrestudio, under the guidance of Kosuke Nishijima, has unveiled the Casa de las 100 Ventanas in Hanoi, Vietnam. Spanning 639 square meters, this unique home is intended for a…
Helmut Jahn's Daring Designs: From Flash Gordon to Postmodernism architecture-design
Helmut Jahn, a German-American architect, profoundly influenced urban environments with his remarkable designs, including the James R. Thompson Center (1985) in Chicago, the…
Banshan1994 Commune in Shaoxing: A New Model for Urban Renewal architecture-design
Completed by Office Canopy of Architecture, the Banshan1994 Commune is a community center and renovation initiative situated in Shaoxing, China. This project, finalized in 2024,…
CASAVIVA Residence by Shroffleon: A Dialogue Between Architecture and Landscape architecture-design
The CASAVIVA residence, covering 20,000 square feet, was completed in 2025 by Shroffleon architects. Miwa Negoro led the curation, working closely with Kayzad Shroff and Maria I J…
Casa en Kinuta by KENTA HIRAYAMA ARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES architecture-design
KENTA HIRAYAMA ARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES has designed a single-family residence in the Kinuta district of Setagaya, Tokyo. The project, curated by Miwa Negoro, covers an area of 145…
Koma Commercial Installation by U.GA Architects in Seoul architecture-design
In the Haeridan-gil neighborhood of Seoul, South Korea, the architectural firm U.GA Architects has completed a commercial installation named Koma. The project, curated by Miwa…
Moment Residence by APOLLO Architects & Associates: A Private Haven in Japan architecture-design
Completed in 2025, Moment Residence is a private dwelling crafted by APOLLO Architects & Associates. Nestled on a sloped street in a serene residential area, the home is elevated…
Rayón 376 Terrace: Eduardo Garretti Studio's 25 m² Intervention in Guadalajara architecture-design
In the historic Colonia Americana neighborhood of Guadalajara, architects Aureliano Alejos and Leonora Castorena, from Eduardo Garretti Studio, have completed a 25 m² terrace…
Medellín's Playground Network: Weaving Homes / Let's Play in the Park architecture-design
Curated by Valentina Díaz, the Red de Parques Infantiles de Medellín is an architectural initiative launched by the Mayor's Office of Medellín to tackle the shortage of…
Morimado House by Yosuke Tomiya Frames Hokkaido Forest with Split-Level Timber Design architecture-design
Morimado House, a private residence in Hokkaido, Japan, was crafted by Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design to harmonize with the dense forest located at the back of the property.…
Weekly Design Roundup: Geometry and Grid-Based Systems architecture-design
In this week's design roundup from Abduzeedo, ten projects are highlighted, demonstrating bold contrasts, structured alignment, and precise geometry across various digital…
Snøhetta Unveils Sweetbird North: Miami Design District Tower Turns Hurricane-Proofing into Sculptural Facade architecture-design
Sweetbird North, an eight-story mixed-use structure crafted by Snøhetta for Raycliff Capital, has been revealed in Miami's Design District. This development encompasses around…
Hyatt Regency London Olympia Opens in £1.3bn Cultural Hub architecture-design
The Hyatt Regency London Olympia has officially opened its doors, featuring 204 rooms and designed by Twenty2degrees, as part of the £1.3 billion regeneration project in west…
ODA Completes First Phase of POST Tower in Rotterdam architecture-design
The global architecture, interior design, and landscape firm ODA has completed the first phase of the POST project in Rotterdam, a new tower rising behind the historic…
estudio Hass Renovates Madrid Loft with Double-Height Ceilings architecture-design
Madrid-based architecture firm estudio Hass has completed the renovation of a 75-square-meter loft in Madrid, Spain, transforming a fragmented interior into a coherent living…
Eight interiors where picture windows frame picture-perfect views architecture-design
Dezeen's latest lookbook collates eight bedrooms and living spaces where slim-framed picture windows transform landscapes into art. A picture window is defined as a square or…
Carlo Ratti's 'Objectify' Series Spotlights Italy's Autogrill Bridges architecture-design
Architect Carlo Ratti delves into Italy's culture through commonplace items in a summer series for Wallpaper*. He begins with the Autogrill bridge, a well-known motorway…
I IN wraps Human Made store in handcrafted Korean celadon tiles architecture-design
I IN, a Tokyo-based studio, has unveiled a new outlet for Nigo's Human Made brand within Seoul's Lotte Mall Jamsil, featuring handcrafted Korean celadon tiles. The design reflects…
Studio Booboon's 3D Marquetry Turns Timber Offcuts into Furniture architecture-design
Copenhagen-based design practice Studio Booboon has unveiled 'Fragments Becoming', a collection of furniture built from discarded timber offcuts using a novel technique the studio…
Villa Sol Mare: A Restored Cycladic House in Paros by Isola Studio architecture-design
Isola Studio, established in 2021 by Chaido Kaproulia and Eva Lavranou, has introduced Villa Sol Mare, a renovated Cycladic residence in Naousa, Paros. Spanning 90 square meters,…
Wild's Collection: Naturalist Specimens in Aranya Guangzhou architecture-design
Offhand Practice has wrapped up a 155-square-meter natural history center called Wild's Collection, located in Aranya Guangzhou Jiulong Lake, the first semi-open park commercial…
See Architects Designs HOURS Commercial Building in South Korea architecture-design
See Architects, led by principal Kee Lew, has completed the HOURS commercial building in South Korea, a 950-square-meter project slated for 2026. The design team includes Dahyun…
Babylonia Residence by FMD Architects in Melbourne architecture-design
The Babylonia Residence, designed by FMD Architects and led by principal architect Fiona Dunin, is a 928-square-meter house located in northeast Melbourne, Australia. The project,…
Moment Residence by APOLLO Architects & Associates on a Hilltop architecture-design
Moment Residence, designed by APOLLO Architects & Associates, is a private house located on a hilltop above a sloping street in a quiet residential neighborhood. The project,…
Sou Fujimoto's Meiji Park Opens in Fukuoka, Blending Architecture and Landscape architecture-design
On August 7, a new urban park named Meiji Park was inaugurated in Fukuoka, Japan, close to Hakata Station. Designed by architect Sou Fujimoto, this 3,572-square-meter space merges…
Cyro Arquitetura's 'white noise' studio apartment for Casacor 2026 architecture-design
The São Paulo studio Cyro Arquitetura has created a temporary studio apartment for the Casacor 2026 exhibition, located at Parque da Água Branca. This 50-square-metre…
Ryuichi Sasaki Architecture Completes Grantage Shin Nakano Residential Building in Tokyo architecture-design
Ryuichi Sasaki Architecture has completed the Grantage Shin Nakano, a five-story reinforced concrete residential building with a basement level, located in the Chuo district of…
Nectar Oum Restaurant by Madarq Studio in San Pedro Garza García architecture-design
Madarq studio has completed the interior design for Nectar Oum, a restaurant located in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico. The project, curated by Valentina Díaz, transforms a…
Casa Mediterránea by Dom Arquitectura: A South-Facing Residence in Spain architecture-design
Dom Arquitectura, led by principal architect Pablo Serrano Elorduy, has completed Casa Mediterránea, a 735-square-meter residential project in Spain, with interior design by…
Kenta Yoshizawa's Red Craft Collection Translates Four Japanese Techniques into Domestic Objects architecture-design
Kenta Yoshizawa, a designer from Kyoto, has introduced Red Craft (Akai Kogei), a collection that modernizes four traditional Japanese craft methods: bamboo fencing, kumihimo…
Fugitiva .co Designs Tactile Branding for Santo Domingo Hotel architecture-design
Fugitiva .co has introduced a branding initiative for Hotel Rigen Fugitiva, revitalizing a historic colonial mansion located in Santo Domingo. The design emphasizes a tactile…
Hotel Hubertus in the Dolomites Unveils Sky Pool and Suspended Spa architecture-design
Hotel Hubertus, a five-star mountain retreat in Olang, South Tyrol, Italy, has expanded its amenities with a dramatic new spa complex. The centerpiece is an 82-foot-long Sky Pool…
Thai Architect Witchaya Jingjit Blends Real Buildings with Dystopian Visions architecture-design
Witchaya "Mean" Jingjit, a prominent architect from Thailand, currently serves as a Senior Designer at Zaha Hadid Architects in London. Before joining this prestigious firm, he…
Dharq Arquitectos' Sliding Doors House in Chile's Casablanca Valley architecture-design
Founded in 2019 by Patricio Huidobro in Santiago, the Chilean architecture firm Dharq Arquitectos has been included in the Wallpaper* Architects' Directory 2026. The studio…
UBC Biodiversity Centre Expansion by Public Architecture + Design architecture-design
The Beaty Biodiversity Centre at the University of British Columbia has undergone a significant expansion on its Point Grey campus, increasing its area by 4,400 square meters for…
AOR Architects' Talas Community Centre in Helsinki Draws on Maritime Warehouse Aesthetics architecture-design
AOR Architects, a Finnish firm, has finalized the construction of Talas, a community centre spanning 1,200 square metres in the Kalasatama district of Helsinki. This facility is…

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